Police looking for gunman who shot man in buttocks

A 19-year-old man was shot in the buttocks tonight, and police are searching Northwoods housing development for the shooter.

The man was shot once in the right hip, just underneath his right cheek, HEMSI paramedics said. The shooting occurred at 2904 Alaska Ave., but police are scouring the surrounding streets for two men they believe are connected to the crime.

The man was taken to Huntsville Hospital at about 10:30 p.m. Paramedics said he was awake and alert but couldn't feel his right leg.